A 46-year-old Bridgwater man has admitted importing a child sex doll from China.

Sean Julian Doel, of Graves Close, Bridgwater, admitted one count of improperly importing goods to which a prohibition/restriction applies when he appeared before Taunton Crown Court last week (June 13.)

The offence falls under Section 50 of the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979.

Sean Doel leaving the court after he denied the importation of a child sex doll

The charge relates to an investigation which began in April 2017 after Border Force officials seized a package containing the doll, which had been sent from China.

It is believed to be first case of its kind in the area.

Doel - who initially denied the charges - changed his plea to guilty when he was back before the court.

He will be sentenced at Taunton Crown Court on Friday, July 6.

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